A 1.6GWh grid-forming battery energy storage system has received EPBC Act approval in Queensland, Australia.

5.5GWh of battery energy storage projects have been added to Australia’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.

A joint venture between TotalEnergies and Eren Groupe has submitted a 6GWh solar-plus-storage project for environmental approval in Australia’s Northern Territory (NT).

Developer Akaysha Energy has submitted a 1.6GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) project to Australia’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act.

Palmer Renewable Energy has submitted a referral under the EPBC Act for a 200MW solar-plus-storage project near Collie, Western Australia.

The Australian government has granted approval for the 1.4GWh Garoo solar-plus-storage project being pursued by Jinko Power Australia.

Australia-based battery energy storage system (BESS) developer, owner and operator Stor-Energy has announced plans to build a 1,449MWh 8-hour duration BESS.

Squadron Energy is seeking approval from the Australian government’s EPBC Act to develop a 1,000MWh BESS in New South Wales.

AGL Energy has submitted a 3,200MWh PHES project in New South Wales to the Australian government’s EPBC Act.

Metlen Energy and Metals has submitted a 4.8GWh BESS for approval under the Australian government’s EPBC Act.